Posted on 25/11/2021 11:54
The Club have released more details of the new Booking System here
There are still finer details still to be arrived but the link (thanks Harry) sets out how the new system will work.
I have closed the previous thread on when we will get details of the new booking system and opened this one to allow comments specifically on the new system rather than discussing what they might be.
David
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Posted on 13/01/2022 09:15 by TinwheelerSplitting hairs, CY. It's providing a way of touring site to site using fixed accommodation with the bonus of not having to set up your outfit, something particularly advantageous to caravanners.
It's not a lot of use to those who choose to wildcamp but it's a way of the club continuing to provide a facility to meet the needs of members. A lot of CLs are doing likewise👍
Posted on 13/01/2022 09:27 by ArchPods and glamping are no replacement for touring with your own Caravan or MH they are just another sign that the club is diverting from its core values and business as a member based organisation providing touring sites for its members.
Posted on 13/01/2022 09:27 by ArchPods and glamping are no replacement for touring with your own Caravan or MH they are just another sign that the club is diverting from its core values and business as a member based organisation providing touring sites for its members.
Posted on 13/01/2022 09:27 by ArchPods and glamping are no replacement for touring with your own Caravan or MH they are just another sign that the club is diverting from its core values and business as a member based organisation providing touring sites for its members.
Posted on 13/01/2022 09:34
They are not a replacement, however they are an alternative for those perhaps unable to still cope with towing a caravan. Personally I would much rather tour using a few sites with pods than use hotels. For us though they would allow family members without an RV to meet up on site. Hopefully they will extend the network.
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Posted on 13/01/2022 09:27 by ArchPods and glamping are no replacement for touring with your own Caravan or MH they are just another sign that the club is diverting from its core values and business as a member based organisation providing touring sites for its members.
Posted on 13/01/2022 09:53
The Club can't afford to take a head in the sand attitude towards the future, can they? Currently they are really only putting their toe in the water. I suspect in the next 10/20 years touring in caravans and perhaps motorhomes will change significantly. The phasing out of ICE cars with no affordable EV alternatives may well consign the hobby we know today to history, or a good part of it. I think there will be a move towards more static accommodation. It might be hedging ones bets but I suspect change is on its way?
David
Posted on 13/01/2022 09:33 by TinwheelerDo you not think they are recognising that touring, ie towing or running a MH, is not going to be so easy in future?
I see it as providing an alternative to meet changing circumstances.
Posted on 13/01/2022 10:06
I don't see this, it is pure specualtion. Chocolatetrees has already demonstrated it can be done and you are ignoring the potential of development. Diesel and petrol powered motorhomes have a long life if looked after and will still be on the road beyond 2030 (I almost certainly won't) Future new vehicles won't only be electric they may well be powered using other fuels e.g. hydrogen. If your thinking does come to fruition (probably not in my time) then I cannot see glamping as being my first choice alternative.
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Posted on 13/01/2022 09:48 by ArchAll these facilities are available now in their 1000,s Static Caravans, and it would be intresting to know how many members use these pods and glamp tents I suspect its non memembers
Posted on 13/01/2022 10:10
I've just booked one as a member but with the other club as I preferred their location.
Think about it, if other providers offer static accommodation and CAMC doesn't, then come the day this club could lose out to other providers. We want to see CAMC survive, don't we?
Posted on 13/01/2022 10:06 by peedeeI don't see this, it is pure specualtion. Chocolatetrees has already demonstrated it can be done and you are ignoring the potential of development. Diesel and petrol powered motorhomes have a long life if looked after and will still be on the road beyond 2030 (I almost certainly won't) Future new vehicles won't only be electric they may well be powered using other fuels e.g. hydrogen. If your thinking does come to fruition (probably not in my time) then I cannot see glamping as being my first choice alternative.
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DavidKlyne
Motorhomer from Buckinghamshire